GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Suphina's family
access_time 2 years ago
Suphina enrolled.
"I am getting old and weak yet two years ago, I was diagnosed with the problem of blood veins which has affected my left leg. I have visited several hospitals in search of medication but in vain. My ambition has been to seek further medication in a more sophisticated facility but financial inadequacy has been the main problem. I, therefore, intend to seek further medication using the transfer from Give Directly and this is what has given me hope in my life. Apparently, I am not sure how much will it will cost me and therefore, receiving this money will relates to an improved health."
Marie's family
access_time 2 years ago
Marie received a $263 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money from GiveDirectly I was so excited, I began to dance, Because since I was born this is my very first time to received free money from an Organization. Life has been so difficult for me for the past 15 years and farming has been the only means of getting my livelihood. I plant crops such as: Rice, pepper, Bitterboy and plantain. Also, I want to build a better shelter for my family, Because the house we lived in is in a very deplorable condition. During raining season my kids and I suffered from cold and wetness as a result of leaking roof."
Charo's family
access_time 2 years ago
Charo received a $27 second payment.
Karitswa's family
access_time 2 years ago
Karitswa received a $11 initial payment.
Rose's family
access_time 2 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to do some development for my household , I hope I will be able to renovate my house with the transfer"
Victoria's family
access_time 2 years ago
Victoria received a $277 second payment.
"I am planning to buy four bundle of zinc to build my house, then I am also planning to buy some dry goods, like salt, pepper, soaps, oil, etc, for my existing business."
Meatrie's family
access_time 2 years ago
Meatrie received a $277 second payment.
"When I withdraw my money from my mobile account , I bought three bundle of zinc, few pieces of plank and nail to build my new house, and I am also keeping the balance money to pay for workmanship."
Patrick's family
access_time 2 years ago
Patrick received a $277 second payment.
"I use my money to buy ten bags of cement to plaster my house, I pay my two children school fees. And I'm keeping the balance money to pay the person that will do the work."
Cariliin's family
access_time 2 years ago
Cariliin received a $277 second payment.
"GiveDirectly can help people financially, for them to build house to ease their rent issue, and to also be able to put food on their table for they and their family. GiveDirectly don't take food, water or anything from people."
Cecelia's family
access_time 2 years ago
Cecelia received a $277 second payment.
"After I received the transfer from GiveDirectly, I decided to buy four bags of cement to plaster my house, I though on buying one lot of land and one bundle of zinc to build my new house in kaweaken for my two children who are attending school there, to ease the renting issue. I also though on sending some money to my two children for them to pay their school fees."